RCE in Apache Struts
CVE-2013-2135
Apache Struts 2 before 2.3.14.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OGNL code via a request with a crafted value that contains both "${}" and "%{}" sequences, which causes the OGNL code to be evaluated twice.
Vulnerability class: RCE (Remote Code Execution)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v2 metric
CVSS v2 base score 9.3 (High). Vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. This CVE predates CVSS v3 and has no v3 score from NVD.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.138 (96.4th percentile), scored .
Moderate probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — watch for active exploitation reports. 96th percentile — 96.4% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.138 · newest: 0.138 · change: 0.000
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- struts.apache.org/development/2.x/docs/s2-015.html (Vendor Advisory)
- cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/WW/S2-015 (Vendor Advisory)
- www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2013-1899837.html (Third Party Advisory)
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/64758 (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
- www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2014-1972949.html (Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-2135?
- CVE-2013-2135 is a vulnerability in Apache Struts, classified under Code Injection. Published 2013-07-16.
- Is CVE-2013-2135 known to be exploited?
- 9 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.